Instrumentarium Panoramic X-ray

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Instrumentarium Panoramic X-Ray System

A panoramic x-ray is an effective way for a dentist to view the entire jaw area, teeth, surrounding bone structure, sinuses, and nasal area. It is a fast, easy, way to visualize a patient's dental status with less radiation than a traditional dental series.

The system does not require the bite wings customarily used in traditional imaging. Instead, the patient bites on a plastic spatula and the equipment rotates around around the head, providing an ear-to-ear image. The procedure takes approximately one minute to compete and there is no discomfort associated with the imaging.